Northdene Primary School
Northdene, KwaZulu-Natal 1.5 km
Public primary school
Northdene Preparatory School
Northdene, KwaZulu-Natal
Northdene Preparatory School is a public primary school in Northdene, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 843 learners and 46 educators, about 18.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in KwaZulu-Natal (411 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Specialisation | Primary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 843 |
| Educators (2025) | 46 |
| Learners per educator | 18.3 (province average 30.8) Fewer learners per educator than 79% of 188 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 500236245 |
Address and location
| Street address | 64 Pioneer Road,northdene,durban,4093 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 64,northdene,4093 |
| Town | Northdene |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Education district | Umlazi |
| Circuit | Umkhumbane |
| Municipality | Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality |
| Ward | 59500063 |
| Former department | House of Assembly(HOA) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in KwaZulu-Natal open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Northdene Preparatory School
Is Northdene Preparatory School a public or private school?
Northdene Preparatory School is a public primary school.
Does Northdene Preparatory School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at Northdene Preparatory School?
843 learners and 46 educators (about 18.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 79% of 188 similar schools in KwaZulu-Natal.
What is the EMIS number of Northdene Preparatory School?
Its EMIS number is 500236245.
Where is Northdene Preparatory School?
64 Pioneer Road,northdene,durban,4093. It is in Northdene, KwaZulu-Natal, in the Umlazi education district. Phone 031 708 4478.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.